Barnstable County, Massachusetts Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Barnstable County, Massachusetts Electricity Overview
Of all US counties, Barnstable County is 445th in megawatt hours generated from wind turbines.
Barnstable County generates 26,791.33 megawatt hours from natural gas, which is enough to rank them 9th out of 14 counties in Massachusetts for total natural gas generation.
With 232,457 citizens living within the county and 123,238 megawatt hours produced per year, Barnstable County has a megawatt hour per capita production rate of 0.53 megawatt hours. The city ranks 12 highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the state.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Barnstable County is 33.78 cents. This is roughly 110.89% above the nationwide average price of 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour.
Barnstable County residents are responsible for 3,209.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita per year, while the national average pollution per capita is 4,162.25.
Barnstable County is the 309th most populated county in the US.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,662,169 MWh
Consumption per Capita
7.15 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
123,238 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
67,605 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
55,633 MWh
Production per Capita
0.53 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
745,983,067 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,209.12 kg
Recent Energy News in Barnstable Town
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Barnstable Town, the residential electricity rate national rank increased by 471 positions to 24,943rd, from last year's value of 25,414th
- In Barnstable Town, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank increased by 196 positions to 25,161st, from last year's value of 25,357th
- In Barnstable Town, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 115 positions to 24,943rd, from last month's value of 24,828th
- In Barnstable Town, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 24 positions to 25,161st, from last month's value of 25,137th
- In Barnstable Town, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 5.2% to 30.36 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 28.86 ¢ / kWh
- In Barnstable Town, the residential electricity rate increased by 11.6% to 31.17 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 27.93 ¢ / kWh
- In Barnstable Town, the residential electricity rate increased by 12.46% to 31.17 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 27.72 ¢ / kWh
- In Barnstable Town, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 1 position to 119th, from last year's value of 118th
- In Barnstable Town, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 1 position to 119th, from last month's value of 118th
- In Barnstable Town, the residential electricity rate state rank increased by 2 positions to 118th, from last year's value of 120th
- In Barnstable Town, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 0.9% to 30.36 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 30.09 ¢ / kWh
- In Barnstable Town, the residential electricity rate state rank increased by 2 positions to 118th, from last month's value of 120th
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In Barnstable Town, the commercial electricity bill national rank increased by 349 positions to 26,512th, from last year's value of 26,861st
- In Barnstable Town, the commercial electricity bill increased by 137.85% to $4,574.35, from last month's value of $1,923.18
- In Barnstable Town, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 23 positions to 26,869th, from last year's value of 26,846th
- In Barnstable Town, the commercial electricity bill national rank increased by 40 positions to 26,512th, from last month's value of 26,552nd
- In Barnstable Town, the commercial electricity bill increased by 23.73% to $4,574.35, from last year's value of $3,697.11
- In Barnstable Town, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill increased by 1.23% to $6,013.6, from last month's value of $5,940.5
- In Barnstable Town, the commercial electricity bill state rank increased by 3 positions to 201st, from last month's value of 204th
- In Barnstable Town, the commercial electricity bill state rank increased by 2 positions to 201st, from last year's value of 203rd
- In Barnstable Town, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill increased by 0.49% to $6,013.6, from last year's value of $5,984.49
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In Barnstable Town, the industrial electricity bill national rank increased by 4,115 positions to 6,291st, from last year's value of 10,406th
- In Barnstable Town, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank increased by 609 positions to 5,701st, from last year's value of 6,310th
- In Barnstable Town, the industrial electricity bill national rank increased by 530 positions to 6,291st, from last month's value of 6,821st
- In Barnstable Town, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank increased by 200 positions to 5,701st, from last month's value of 5,901st
- In Barnstable Town, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill decreased by 42.57% to $2,508.91, from last year's value of $4,368.88
- In Barnstable Town, the industrial electricity bill state rank increased by 99 positions to 144th, from last year's value of 243rd
- In Barnstable Town, the industrial electricity bill decreased by 65.25% to $2,241.78, from last year's value of $6,450.79
- In Barnstable Town, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill decreased by 12.27% to $2,508.91, from last month's value of $2,859.66
- In Barnstable Town, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill state rank increased by 7 positions to 238th, from last year's value of 245th
- In Barnstable Town, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill state rank increased by 7 positions to 238th, from last month's value of 245th
- In Barnstable Town, the industrial electricity bill decreased by 4.87% to $2,241.78, from last month's value of $2,356.55
- In Barnstable Town, the industrial electricity bill state rank dropped by 1 position to 144th, from last month's value of 143rd
Electricity Production from Solar
- In Barnstable Town, the 12 month rolling average solar production national rank dropped by 665 positions to 1,204th, from last year's value of 539th
- In Barnstable Town, the 12 month rolling average solar production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 393.89 MWhs
- In Barnstable Town, the 12 month rolling average solar production state rank dropped by 34 positions to 70th, from last year's value of 36th
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Barnstable Town, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 1,274 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 1,429th
- In Barnstable Town, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 393.89 MWhs
- In Barnstable Town, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 41 positions to 94th, from last year's value of 53rd
- In Barnstable Town, the total production national rank increased by 11 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 2,710th
- In Barnstable Town, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank increased by 4 positions to 2,703rd, from last month's value of 2,707th
- In Barnstable Town, the total production national rank increased by 3 positions to 2,699th, from last month's value of 2,702nd
Barnstable Town Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024
31.17¢ per kWh
- 12.46% higher than last month
- 11.6% higher than February last year
- 3.81% lower than the Massachusetts average
- 91.27% higher than the US average
- 118th in the state out of 227 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
- 24,943rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 115 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 471 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate
30.36¢ per kWh
- 0.9% higher than last month
- 5.2% higher than February last year
- 4.81% lower than the Massachusetts average
- 79.23% higher than the US average
- 119th in the state out of 227 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
- 25,161st in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 24 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 196 since February last year
Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$146.46 per month
- 5.91% lower than last month
- 10.17% lower than February last year
- 9.59% lower than the Massachusetts average
- 16.82% higher than the US average
- 119th in the state out of 227 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
- 18,671st in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4,381 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 5,278 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill
$139.75 per month
- 0.98% lower than last month
- 4.39% higher than February last year
- 8.19% lower than the Massachusetts average
- 5.45% higher than the US average
- 108th in the state out of 227 cities
- The state rank has increased by 8 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 11 since February last year
- 16,775th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,343 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,136 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
22.23¢ per kWh
- 9.58% higher than last month
- 6.53% lower than February last year
- 11.69% higher than the Massachusetts average
- 63.27% higher than the US average
- 151st in the state out of 250 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 24,609th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 76 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 261 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate
18.63¢ per kWh
- 0.69% lower than last month
- 2.4% higher than February last year
- 15.21% higher than the Massachusetts average
- 31.95% higher than the US average
- 151st in the state out of 250 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 23,623rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 110 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 151 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$4,574.35 per month
- 137.85% higher than last month
- 23.73% higher than February last year
- 3.23% lower than the Massachusetts average
- 173.43% higher than the US average
- 201st in the state out of 250 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
- 26,512th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 40 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 349 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill
$6,013.6 per month
- 1.23% higher than last month
- 0.49% higher than February last year
- 2.97% lower than the Massachusetts average
- 266.12% higher than the US average
- 203rd in the state out of 250 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 26,869th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 23 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
25.05¢ per kWh
- 4.7% lower than last month
- 52.64% lower than February last year
- 0.59% lower than the Massachusetts average
- 154.24% higher than the US average
- 145th in the state out of 250 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 105 since February last year
- 24,703rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,170 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,657 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate
28.98¢ per kWh
- 7.41% lower than last month
- 14.56% lower than February last year
- 21.12% higher than the Massachusetts average
- 184.02% higher than the US average
- 250th in the state out of 250 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 25,967th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 208 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 109 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$2,241.78 per month
- 4.87% lower than last month
- 65.25% lower than February last year
- 12.06% lower than the Massachusetts average
- 92.69% lower than the US average
- 144th in the state out of 250 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 99 since February last year
- 6,291st in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 530 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,115 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill
$2,508.91 per month
- 12.27% lower than last month
- 42.57% lower than February last year
- 9.56% lower than the Massachusetts average
- 92.64% lower than the US average
- 238th in the state out of 250 cities
- The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since February last year
- 5,701st in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 200 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 609 since February last year
Barnstable Town, MA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens living in Barnstable Town are billed a residential electricity rate of 33.81 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably for the inhabitants, this rate is higher than both the Massachusetts and nationwide average rates of 28.81 and 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The average residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $174.51 per month, while the US average is $138.3. There is a deficit of 341,631.57 megawatt hours in the city due to the fact that residents are using 6138.93% more electricity than the city generates.
For every citizen in the city there are 3,169.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 186th worst in the state out of 256 cities for pollution per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 153,900,096.61 kilograms. The city has one power generation plant. Barnstable Town has roughly 100.00% of its electricity produced from Solar.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Barnstable Town
Barnstable Town residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggregated Transit Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 22.77 | 115.48 | 19,553 | 4,452,400 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 18.23 | 116.23 | 88,384 | 16,109,000 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 21.88 | 145.83 | 16 | 3,500 | |
| Atlantic Energy | ENERGY |
Zips with electric coverage in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts include: 02601, 02632, 02673, 02648, 02675, 02537, 02655, 02635, 02668, 02630, 02637 and 2 other zip code(s).
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South Yarmouth CDP, MA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens living in South Yarmouth CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 33.79 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably for the inhabitants, this rate is higher than both the Massachusetts and nationwide average rates of 28.81 and 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Selling an estimated 11,235.8 megawatt hours, Constellation Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The average residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $174.35 per month, while the US average is $138.3. Consumers in the city pay 26.07% more compared to other residents in the United States.
For every citizen in the city there are 3,221.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 15th worst in the state out of 256 cities for pollution per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 37,674,784.65 kilograms. The residents of South Yarmouth CDP have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities within the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in South Yarmouth CDP
South Yarmouth CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in South Yarmouth CDP, Massachusetts
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggregated Transit Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 22.77 | 115.48 | 19,553 | 4,452,400 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 18.23 | 116.23 | 88,384 | 16,109,000 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 21.88 | 145.83 | 16 | 3,500 | |
| Atlantic Energy | ENERGY |
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East Falmouth CDP, MA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens living in East Falmouth CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 33.81 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably for the inhabitants, this rate is higher than both the Massachusetts and nationwide average rates of 28.81 and 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The average residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $174.55 per month, while the US average is $138.3. There is a deficit of 43,428.79 megawatt hours in the city due to the fact that residents are using 912.75% more electricity than the city generates.
For every citizen in the city there are 2,903.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 211th worst in the state out of 256 cities for pollution per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 19,564,042.9 kilograms. The city has one power generation plant. East Falmouth CDP has roughly 100.00% of its electricity produced from Solar.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in East Falmouth CDP
East Falmouth CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in East Falmouth CDP, Massachusetts
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggregated Transit Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 22.77 | 115.48 | 19,553 | 4,452,400 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 18.23 | 116.23 | 88,384 | 16,109,000 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 21.88 | 145.83 | 16 | 3,500 | |
| Atlantic Energy | ENERGY |
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Electricity Production in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Power Plants in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CanalCanal Generating (52.32%)Canal 3 Generating (47.68%) | Barnstable County | MA | Residual Fuel Oil | 55,662 | 52,716,885.15 | 947.09 | ||
MA Military Reservation Wind ProjectAir Force Civil Engineer Center (100.00%) | Barnstable County | MA | Wind | 9,538 | ||||
Dennis LandfillClean Focus Yield, LLC (100.00%) | South Dennis CDP | MA | Solar | 7,068 | ||||
DG Crystal Spring CSGDG Crystal Spring CSG (100.00%) | Barnstable County | MA | Solar | 6,926 | ||||
Cape Cod Air Force Station - 6 SWSUS Air Force (100.00%) | Barnstable County | MA | Wind | 6,720 | ||||
Harwich LandfillClean Focus Yield, LLC (100.00%) | Northwest Harwich CDP | MA | Solar | 5,865 | ||||
Barnstable LandfillClean Focus Yield, LLC (100.00%) | Barnstable Town | MA | Solar | 5,565 | ||||
Falmouth Landfill SolarCitizens Solar Holdings V, LLC (100.00%) | Barnstable County | MA | Solar | 4,792 | ||||
Blacksmith Road Solar 1Blacksmith Road Solar 1, LLC (100.00%) | East Falmouth CDP | MA | Solar | 4,758 | ||||
Notus Wind 1Notus Clean Energy LLC (100.00%) | Barnstable County | MA | Wind | 4,720 | ||||
Green MeadowsEDF Renewables (100.00%) | Forestdale CDP | MA | Solar | 3,601 | ||||
Mashpee Landfill SolarNautilus Solar (100.00%) | Barnstable County | MA | Solar | 2,359 | ||||
Chatham LandfillClean Focus Yield, LLC (100.00%) | West Chatham CDP | MA | Solar | 2,310 | ||||
Renew Canal 1 CSG LLCNRG Energy (100.00%) | Barnstable County | MA | Solar | 1,777 | ||||
Brewster LandfillClean Focus Yield, LLC (100.00%) | Barnstable County | MA | Solar | 1,606 | ||||
Outer Cape Community BatteryEversource Energy (100.00%) | Barnstable County | MA | Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source | -29 |
Barnstable County, Massachusetts Details
For every citizen in the county there are 3,209.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Total emissions in the county are 745,983,066.88 kilograms, which is the 9th worst total amount of emissions for all counties in Massachusetts. Solar makes up 37.83% of the fuel used for electricity generation in Barnstable County. Residual Fuel Oil and Natural Gas make up the next highest amounts of fuel used at 24.15% and 21.74% of total electricity generation, respectively. Barnstable County is home to 16 electricity generation plants, which is the 11th highest number of plants within a county in Massachusetts.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Barnstable County, Massachusetts?
By total revenue, Eversource Energy is the largest electricity company in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
How many power plants are located within Barnstable County, Massachusetts?
Barnstable County, Massachusetts is home to 16 power plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Barnstable County, Massachusetts?
Barnstable County, Massachusetts has 34 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Barnstable County, Massachusetts?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eversource Energy | 70,428 |
| 2 | Constellation Energy | 32,178 |
| 3 | Direct Energy | 14,450 |
| 4 | Dynegy Energy Services | 10,642 |
| 5 | Inspire Energy | 3,492 |
| 6 | First Point Power | 3,019 |
| 7 | Residents Energy | 2,162 |
| 8 | Clean Choice Energy | 2,067 |
| 9 | Provider Power Mass | 967 |
| 10 | SmartEnergy Holdings | 816 |
